Storm Warning Issued for Boston Harbor: Wind Gusts Up to 60 Knots Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Boston Harbor, effective from Sunday night through early Tuesday morning due to dangerous winds and waves.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Boston Harbor
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Boston Harbor.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Storm Warning for the Boston Harbor area. This alert is effective starting at 10:00 PM EST this evening and remains in place until early Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic region:
- Boston Harbor (ANZ230)
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the affected area should prepare for the following hazards:
- Winds: North winds between 35 to 45 knots, with gusts reaching up to 60 knots.
- Waves: Wave heights are expected to reach between 2 and 4 feet.
- Impacts: Storm-force winds and hazardous waves are expected to capsize or damage vessels. Additionally, these conditions will cause significantly reduced visibility.
Timeline
- Onset: 10:00 PM EST, Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Expiration: 1:00 AM EST, Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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